2019-10-15 Tue

In the year 2010, United Nations Organization (UNO) declared the birth date of APJ Abdul Kalam’s, 15th October as “World Student Day” as a mark of honor. This day is a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, and cooperation among students across the world.

The inspirational personality, Dr. Kalam was not just the people’s President, but also a Teacher, Scientist, Professor, Author, and a Policy-maker. Dr. Kalam always expressed his desire to be remembered as a teacher by the people. Dr. Kalam always encouraged students to do better in life through his writings and speeches. According to him, the modern ideology of being a well-learned person is to sharpen the merit of the student.

During his lifetime, he has won many prestigious awards and honors being a renowned scientist, thinker, philosopher, and a teacher. This gem of a man has authored numerous inspirational books and quotes motivating the students. Hence, to commemorate his life’s mission as an educator as well as his love for students and focus on promoting education, the world celebrates Students’ Day on 15th October every year since 2010.

In the year 2019, India Post issued a definitive stamp worth Rs.15.00 to honor “the Missile Man of India” The stamp shows his portrait inscribed with his name in both Devanagari and Roman.

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